Author: Opalim Lifted

The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the two opposition parties—the Peoples Democratic Party (APC) and the Labour Party (LP)—have expressed confidence that they will secure victory as the Supreme Court delivers judgement on the February 25 presidential election today. The PDP and the LP are challenging the declaration of President Bola Tinubu of the APC as the winner of the poll. The Presidential Election Petitions Court had in September dismissed their petitions against Tinubu. Displeased, the two major opposition parties and their candidates, Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP), approached the Supreme Court seeking to…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put precautionary measures in place against future attacks on commercial banks in Benue State. The development followed the attack on some banks in Otukpo town, Benue State, by armed robbers on Friday, October 20, 2023. The CBN took the measures at an emergency meeting with the management of the affected banks in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the CBN, among other decisions, directed that “all banks and her branches across the state with immediate effect commence their business operations from 8 a.m. to…

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate and arrested six suspects operating a recruitment and mentoring hub in Abuja, FCT. “In a significant stride against cybercrime and cyber-related offences, the Nigeria Police Force-National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has successfully uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate operating in a cybercrime recruitment and mentoring hub in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).” ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, said in a statement on Wednesday. “The investigation and operation were initiated in response to a series of intelligence reports that indicated a deep involvement of the syndicate in various…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Campaign Council in Bayelsa State has advised the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11 governorship election in the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, to step down from the race as the odds were against him. The director-general of the campaign council, Dr. Mitema Obordor, gave the advice during the party’s Sagbama local government area constituency 3 rally at Agbere community in continuation of Governor Douye Diri’s re-election campaigns. Obordor, who is also the House of Representatives member for the Ogbia federal constituency, said unlike the PDP ticket of Diri and…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of Alhaji Munirudeen Oyebamiji as Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and Mr. Akutah Ukeyima as Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. In a statement, Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s spokesperson, said Tinubu tasks the new appointees to faithfully implement policies and programmes to bolster the Marine and Blue Economy. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers in Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, in line with the recommendations of the…

Andre Onana saved a penalty in added time to give Manchester United a priceless Champions League victory against Copenhagen. On an emotional night that began with a lone piper walking out playing the United anthem ‘We’ll Never Die’ as Old Trafford paid its respects to Sir Bobby Charlton, United fans thought Harry Maguire’s first goal since February 2022 had given them the win they craved. But with the allotted four minutes of added time played, Scott McTominay conceded a penalty by swinging a high boot dangerously near Mohamed Elyounoussi’s face. But Onana, who has come in for criticism since his…

Flight operations have resumed at the Hassan Usman Katsina International Airport, Kaduna, after the authorities suspended commercial flight operations in Kaduna due to insecurity. Air Peace ERJ-145 landed at the airport at exactly 5:10 p.m. on Monday to herald the resumption of flights in the state capital since the suspension of flight operations at the airport in March 2022, following an attack by bandits. Passengers and those who run businesses around and within the airport have expressed their joy with the resumption of flights at the airport but have called on relevant authorities to deploy more security personnel and ensure…

Harry Maguire and Andre Onana, two of Manchester United’s biggest targets of fan criticism, earned a huge measure of redemption in their squad’s 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday—and praise from manager Erik ten Hag. Maguire, whose abuse from supporters had former player David Beckham reach out to him in support, headed home in the 72nd minute, while Onana saved a penalty in the final seconds of the match for United’s first Champions League win of the season. Ten Hag said defender Maguire, who was also excellent in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win at Sheffield United, is playing much…

Harry Maguire and Andre Onana secured the precious win for Manchester United as players who have endured a torrid time recently. Maguire would have been sold in the summer had he accepted the chance to link up with David Moyes at West Ham United, while many have questioned Ten Hag’s wisdom in replacing David de Gea with Onana. But when half-time substitute Christian Eriksen delivered a superb curling cross to the far post 18 minutes from time, Maguire met it perfectly, shrugging off the attentions of a defender to make sure he was in position to head home. It was…

Jude Bellingham continued his brilliant start to the season with another goal to help Real Madrid claim a narrow Champions League win at Braga. After Rodrygo’s first-half opener, Bellingham found the bottom corner in the 61st minute with a fine, curling finish. The England midfielder now has 12 goals in 15 matches for club and country this season. Alvaro Djalo pulled a goal back for Braga, but Real held on in Group C. Vinicius Junior thought he had added a third late on for the visitors, but his strike was ruled out for offside. Bellingham scores twice as Real Madrid…